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WOODLAWN PARK NEWS & UPDATES- APRIL
2014
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Dear Residents,
Spring has sprung! Trees and flowers are beginning to bloom again and derby festivities are right around the corner. I
think we have made it out of the coldest and snowiest winters we have seen in quite sometime.
Please try to read this entire e-news. There are some important items including yard sale sign ups and city directory information and lots more you don't want to miss!
Don't forget, you can always check out the city monthly council minutes online by visiting or clicking here!
As always remember to be a good neighbor!
Mayor Brown
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MARCH 2014 WINNER: Billy and Barbara Tracy, 4241
Westport Terrace "For being a great neighbor and for keeping their yard looking nice all year long!" To nominate a resident for City Pride, please email mayor@woodlawnpark.com, provide address and a reason for the nomination.
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From time to time we post photos and updates on Facebook to keep everyone up to date as well as our monthly email newsletters. Make sure you like our page!
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The City directory will be coming out in July. However, we know that the directory is only as good as the information in it. All residents will soon receive a mailer with a directory information sheet. WE NEED EACH RESIDENT RENTER AND/OR OWNER TO RETURN THESE INFORMATION SHEETS- they will provide us with any updated information we need for the city directory.
Over the years, land lines are becoming obsolete and many people have only cell phones- we need this information especially in any emergency situation. So, please return these information sheets as quickly as possible. Mayor Brown has decided only to send out new directories every two years. But, we will have some extra printed up for new residents to receive. These new directories will have the approved city budget,
addresses, names and phone numbers of residents, city contact information and a few reminders about sanitation and other city services. These directories will be in booklet form and easy to carry around.
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CITY WIDE YARD SALE- MAY 10, 2014
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The City of Woodlawn Park city wide yard sale will take place on Saturday, May 10th. Make sure to turn in your sign in sheet as soon as possible. Yard sale will begin promptly at 8:00am. We ask that all yard sale participants have their items out and ready by that time. In previous yard sales, visitors begin lining the streets of our city
early. The official ending time will be 1:00pm. This is a great city event to get involved in as a resident. You will meet many of your neighbors and get rid of some of your treasures at the same time. |
Junk Day will be Thursday, May 8th!
Yes, this date is correct, we could not get junk day after the yard sale so you have to decide before the yard sale what to put out for junk day. Remember, you can also donate your items to Goodwill instead of simply throwing it out.
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DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE-
APRIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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District 7 Metro Council candidate Bruce Maples- Democrat asked if he could attend and speak briefly at the April 21 Woodlawn Park City Council meeting. He will be speaking at the beginning of the meeting and answering questions from
residents that are in attendance. If you have any concerns for our Metro District 7- please feel free to attend and let Bruce know.
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ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 11, 2014
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Elections for the offices of Mayor and City Council will take place on Tuesday, November 11th. You may visit this website for more information about declaring your candidacy. The deadline to apply with the Jefferson County Clerk's office is on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Just so you know the City of Woodlawn Park pays the following for the service to the community:
- Mayor (4-year term) - $600 per month (Elect
1)
- City Councilperson (2-year term) - $100 per month
(Elect 6)
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REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE- MAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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District 7 Metro Council candidate Angela Leet- Republican asked if she could attend and speak briefly at the May 19 Woodlawn Park City Council meeting. She will be speaking at the beginning of the meeting and answering questions from residents that are in attendance. If you have any
concerns for our Metro District 7- please feel free to attend and let Angela know.
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FENCE, SHED AND BUILDING PERMITS
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Make sure you contact Councilperson Tom Nunn
at 893-0810 before constructing a fence, shed or any building. Permits are $10 and can be easily obtained by contacting Tom. UPDATE: There will be a 1st and 2nd reading of a amended shed ordinance at the upcoming April and May City Council meetings. The City Council felt like the shed ordinance needed some fine tuning. The Ordinance is expected to pass, be signed and approved by the
Mayor.
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At the February meeting, Mayor Mike Brown challenged and encouraged all residents to abide by the Stop Signs and NOT to speed on the city streets. As temperatures warm more people will be out on the streets walking and enjoying the city. "Let's all model for our younger drivers and each other out there on how to follow the laws when it comes to driving" said Mayor Brown at the meeting.
Mayor Brown went on to say that Woodlawn Park has the lowest crime of any of our neighboring
cities. Much of this can be attributed to having our own Police department and Police Chief Bob Heaton, but he is not superman, he cannot be everywhere all of the time, that's why its important for each of us to step up and stop at stop signs and not go over 25 mph in the city.
You might have noticed the District 7 mobile radar unit
in the 4300 block of Westport Terrace. Let this be a reminder to all of us to slow down- please!
Stop signs- All drivers MUST come to a complete stop at all stop signs in the city. Please do not "roll through" the stop signs as this is a violation.
"Taken directly out of the KY Driver
Manual": A stop sign is red with white letters and has eight sides. It means you must come to a complete stop in a safe position with regard to other traffic, then proceed when the way is clear. Stop at the pedestrian crossing area or stop line, if there is one; otherwise stop before moving into the intersection. When visibility is obstructed, a second stop may be necessary
before entering the intersection.
VACATION HOUSE WATCHES
If at anytime you are going to be away from your house for an extended period of time, please call 574-5471 or 439-6545 (chief cell) to schedule a house watch! Our police chief makes this a priority and your home is checked on often.
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A little bit of History....
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Woodlawn
Park was originally a land grant to Col. Gray from the King of England; however the good Mr. Gray lost the land in a gambling debt, which ironically, opened the door for the area to become a thriving place of business. The true history of the land started in 1858, when Robert Aitcheson Alexander, a renowned American breeder of Thoroughbred horses purchased the land and opened the
Woodlawn Race Track in 1859. Robert was known as a land buyer for the National Horse Racing Association.
The Woodlawn Race Course drew national attention with visitors coming from all across the nation. This track became a very popular attraction and was the very first of its kind in the state of Kentucky. The ground thundered with the sound of horses running the track until the civil war. Robert
Alexander actually had Tiffany's design a special vase as a trophy. A replica of that very vase is still used today as the winner trophy at the Preakness Stakes. The original vase was said to have been buried during the war for safety, but was later dug up and has been preserved.
A Nice description of our City:
The City of Woodlawn Park, though rich in horse racing history, became a private community in Eastern Jefferson County in 1955. It is conveniently
snuggled in between Westport Road and Shelbyville Road with expressway access to all areas of Louisville. This is a wonderful neighborhood that has its own Police Chief, Mayor and City Council, which provides the residents with security and ensures the upkeep of the area. They have an open council meeting available to all citizens on the third Monday of each month to discuss community events and resolve any issues.
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City of Woodlawn Park
Mayor Mike Brown
(502) 895-6620 (City Hall)
(502) 384-0199 (City Hall Fax)
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Mike Brown
Mayor
(502)895-6620
mayor@woodlawnpark.com
Chana Elswick
Clerk
(502)899-9749
clerk.elswick@gmail.com
Gloria Curran
Treasurer
(502)244-5043
gloriacurran@bellsouth.net
City Tax Information & Questions
Police Chief Bob Heaton (502)439-6545 Cell
Police House Watch
(502)574-5471
woodlawnparkpolice@gmail.com
City Council Info
Tom Nunn
Fence, Shed & Building Permits
(502)893-0810
thomasnunn@bellsouth.net
Larry Lewis
Streets & Signs
(502)749-9516
larrylewis@twc.com.com
Greg Claypool
Ordinance Review
(502)553-0519
dogbone99@att.net
George Langford
Emergency Preparedness, MSD
& Block Watch
(502)897-1915
georgendfan@aol.com
Becky Ritz
City Hall
(502)893-7485
britz@twc.com
Doug Watson
Welcoming Committee
(502)894-9694
doug@kyrealtypro.net |
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